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Mark Jones

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Precinct 2 politicians prepare to play musical chairs

Ray Bryant's resignation this week and forthcoming departure from the Kyle City Council may be the first song in a game of political musical chairs resulting from Pct. 2 Commissioner Jeff Barton's anticipated decision to run for county judge instead of re-election.

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

Hays CISD trustee Jones announces Hays County commissioner bid

As he has been signaling he would do for months, Hays CISD trustee Mark Jones this week formally jumped in the race for Hays County Pct. 2 Commissioner.

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

Hays CISD approves pay raises

The Hays CISD trustees approved a pay raise for district employees, provided federal stimulus funds match up with legislative mandates.

Friday, October 24th, 2008

Seeking superintendent, Hays CISD faces identity shift

As the Hays CISD seaches for a new superintendent to replace the retiring Kirk London, it also comes to grips with a new self-image amid increasing suburbanization.

Tuesday, June 17th, 2008

London announces retirement as Hays CISD superintendent

Five years after unifying a divided school district to pass three school bonds, Hays CISD Superintendent Kirk London announced Monday night that he will retire at the end of the 2008-09 school year.

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008

In the Hays CISD channel: Trustees approve $1,000 bonus for teachers, some professional staff

Teachers, counselors, nurses and librarians will receive an additional $1,000 over course of next school year. Other district employees get a two percent raise.

Thursday, February 7th, 2008

Big school ballot

If the Hays CISD has conducted more contentious elections in recent years, the May ballot will put a lot on the line, combining a school bond vote with three seats on the board of trustees.

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

Hays CISD calls bond vote

Recession fears aside, the Hays CISD trustees called Monday night for an $86.7 million school bond election in May.

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